Respiratory Therapist - Bronchoscopy

Mayo Clinic Respiratory Therapist

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights:

Medical: Multiple plan options.

Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist in the bronch procedure space (Pulm Func Tech) functions independently or in collaboration with physicians or other health care providers. Performs all necessary tests related to the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary diseases to both inpatients and outpatients of all ages in compliance with the accepted professional, departmental, and hospital standards, while maintaining the daily operations of the hospital-based Mayo Procedural Space / Bronchoscopy Lab. Performs required tasks for Interventional Pulmonary / Bronchoscopy Procedure space, including but not limited to: Robotic Bronchoscopies, Transplant Bronchoscopies, Inpatient Bronchoscopies, EBUS, and other Advanced Interventional Pulmonology procedures. Responsibilities include completing all necessary documentation, coordinating patient transport to and from procedure room, monitoring patient during procedure, preparing for and assisting with specimen retrieval, completing lab specimen forms, maintaining working knowledge of all bronchoscopy equipment, and other needs as necessary. Must display proficiency of procedures performed by Respiratory Services in critical and non-critical care patients according to current departmental policies and procedures. The Pulm Func Tech will provide/develop leadership through actively participate in roles such as mentorship, onboarding of new Pulm Func Techs, committee involvement, and professional quality improvement projects as needed. The Bronch RRT will operate within department/institutional procedures and guidelines in conjunction with the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) guidelines to function independently and use critical thinking to master skills, such as, cardiopulmonary assessment, mechanical ventilation, noninvasive ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, Artline insertion, airway management, bedside and procedure space procedures, and other RRT related skills and tasks. Responsible for maintaining National and State licensure.

Qualifications:

Successful completion of a National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) approved Respiratory Therapy program and basic computer literacy; B.S. degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred. Previous Bronchoscopy Procedure experience preferred. Additional NBRC credentials preferred. NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist credential and active Florida Respiratory Therapist License both required before first day of employment and must be maintained throughout duration of employment.

Exemption Status: Nonexempt

Compensation Detail: $31.79-$47.71/hr.

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Schedule: Full Time

Hours/Pay Period: 80

Schedule Details: Monday-Friday Days

International Assignment: No

Site Description:

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.

Equal Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter: Sarah Lee